River Plate vs Monterrey

River Plate from Argentina could secure their place in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup knockout stages from Group E with a victory against Mexico’s Monterrey in their second matchday clash. We predict that both teams will find the back of the net in this exciting encounter between Los Millonarios and Rayados.

Currently leading Group E with three points, River Plate can guarantee a top-two spot with another win. Monterrey, sitting second with one point, edges out Inter Milan based on fair play criteria.

River Plate kicked off their campaign with a convincing 3-1 triumph over Urawa Red Diamonds, scoring in the 12th, 48th, and 73rd minutes. This victory marked their sixth in eight recent matches (W6, D1, L1), with their only loss coming in a penalty shootout.

This matchup marks the first time an Argentine club will face a Mexican side in the FIFA Club World Cup, though River Plate has a history of 18 games against Mexican teams (W5, D8, L5).

Monterrey earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Inter Milan in their opening match, snapping a streak of ten consecutive games with decisive outcomes (W6, L4). This result keeps them unbeaten in competitive international fixtures in 2025 (W2, D3).

While few expect Monterrey to advance far in the tournament, a victory here could significantly boost their chances of reaching the knockout rounds.